100 Days. The story line on first love was a big hit in all centres. Cinematographer Thangar Bhachan made everyone relate with his maiden venture. Illayaraja's music was a plus point.

Towards 100 Days. A different movie for 'Captain' Vijayakanth. Director Murugadas gave DHEENA last year and proves himself with the second hit.

150 Days(+). Last year Linguswamy's silver jubilee film ANANDAM was a family theme. He surprised the industry with this commercial block buster. Madhavan as an Action Hero, Cute Meera, Vivek's Comedy and Vidyasagar's music - Everything worked well.

KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAAL

: Madhavan & Simran

Music: A R Rehman

Director: Manirathnam

100 days. After a long time..... a real Manirathnam Film. Technically sound movie. Everything was good but Mani is still a director for the intellectuals...this film too failed in the B & C Centres.

GEMINI

: Vikram & Kiran

Music: Bharadhwaj

Director: Saran

175 days. Another hit for Vikram. "O Podu" song was this year Tea Kadai Hit. AVM's 50 years of marketing experience ensured that this movie was the year's top grosser.

THAMIZH

: Prashanth & Simran

Music: Bharadhwaj

Director: Hari

100 days. A good action masala from debutant director. Good performance from Prashanth & Simran.

FIVE STAR

: Prasanna & Kaniga

Music: Parashuram-Radha

Director: Susi Ganesan

Different story, mtured handling, good music and allround performance by the new faces as lead players. The film failed to click at the box office but received appreciation from all quarters.

MOUNAM PESIYDHEY

: Surya, Trisha & ?

Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Director: Ameer

Though slow, the unexpected climax has made this movie different. To maintain the suspense even after the release of the movie is a surprise. The film was released in December and is doing well commercially.

Released after 2 years. Sneha's technically first film. Director Susi Ganesan has handled every frame with care. Good village subject. The climax scenes were definitely different.

SOLLA MARANTHA KATHAI

: Cheran & Rathi

Music: Illayaraja

Director: Thangar Bachan

Though the movie is slow and though a lot of people thought that the climax was cinematic....the movie is rated here because of the director's boldness to deliver such a heavy subject. More movies of this genre needs to be encouraged.

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